Tacky/ festive Christmas sweaters have been around for several decades...but who knew that the "Ugly Christmas Sweater" trend started at a home Christmas party, hosted by a couple of young people in Vancouver? They started a new international tradition (that's 15 yrs old now).
How Ugly Christmas Sweaters Went From Vancouver Party To Worldwide Phenomenon
It turns out Jim Carrey is (kind of) involved.
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